Transcript Religion Passportx

Judaism
Copy the following definitions:
1. Torah-Judaism’s most sacred text: first 5 books of
the Hebrew Bible.
2. Israelite- an early name for the Jewish people.
3. Covenant- an agreement or promise
4. Ten Commandments- ten laws and teachings said
to be given to Moses by God
5. Exodus- The escape of the Israelites from slavery
in Egypt to freedom.
Judaism Passport Page
• Vocabulary: Torah, Israelite, Ten
commandments, Exodus, Covenant and define
them on your page.
• List the founder /leader (clergy)of the religion.
• List three facts about their beliefs
• List the location of Origin.
• Draw the symbol that represents
Judaism.
Abraham is often called the “father of the Jews.”
According to the Torah, it was Abraham who
introduced the belief in one single God to the
Israelites. This was a new idea in the ancient
world. At that time, most people worshiped
many gods and goddesses.
Moses- The Torah tells how God gave Moses Ten
Commandments engraved on two stone tablets.
These teachings became the foundation of
Judaism.
The Torah tells how Moses led the Israelites out
of slavery in Egypt (Exodus).
Hinduism Page in SS Notebook
Read about the first three terms and summarize their meaning
(use pg R44/R45 of green book): copy the rest.
1. Festival of Diwali
2. Deities
3. Brahmin Priest____________________________________
4. Hinduism traces its roots to Brahmanism and Vedic beliefs.
5. Vedas-collection of ancient writings viewed as sacred by
many Hindus
6. Caste- a class, or group, in Hindu society
7. dharma- belief found in Hinduism that a person has a duty
or obligation to live an honorable life.
8. Karma-belief that good and evil in a past life determines
the nature of the person’s next life.
Hinduism Terms
Read about the following terms and summarize
their meaning (use pg R44/R45 of green
book):
1. Festival of Diwali-festival of light, most
important festival in India, beginning of the
new year.
2. Deities-Gods, Brahmin, Vishnu and Shiva
3. Brahmin Priest-Hinduism leaders, take care of
holy images.
Hinduism Passport Page
• Vocab- Festival of Diwali, Deities, Brahmin
Priest
• List the founder and leader (clergy) of the
religion.
• List three facts about their beliefs
• List the location of Origin.
• Draw the symbol that represents
Hinduism.
Buddha’s Teachings (copy into Notebook)
• Buddha shared his discovery of the Four
Noble Truths about the state of suffering and
ways to end it. He believed that people could
reach enlightenment by living according to the
teachings of the eightfold path.
• Four noble truths- the four basic doctrines, or
principles, of Buddhism.
• Eightfold path- A key idea that Buddhist
followers should live their lives according to
eight teachings.
Buddhism Passport Page
• Vocab- Buddha, Monks, Pilgrimage
• List the founder and leader (clergy) of the
religion.
• List three facts about their beliefs
• List the location of Origin.
• Draw the symbol that represents
Buddhism.
Buddhism is the religion founded by Siddhartha,
which teaches that life brings suffering that
one can escape by seeking enlightenment
through nirvana.
The Eightfold Path
Confucianism (a Chinese philosophy)
Read about the following terms and summarize their
meaning (use pg R50 of green book):
1. Temple2. Confucius3. Confucianism- A Chinese philosophy that
emphasizes proper behavior.
4. The teachings of Confucius had a major influence
on Chinese culture. Values such as respect for
elders, proper behavior, and love of scholarship
became deeply woven into Chinese society.
5. The sayings of Confucius are wise and practical.
Reading summary
Read about the following terms and summarize
their meaning (use pg R50 of green book):
1. Temple- built to honor Confucius, used for
schools and today as museums.
2. Confucius-Chinese scholar who taught about
reducing stress and emphasized proper
behavior.
Confucian Quotes
Pick three of the following quotes and explain in your
words what you think they mean in you SS Notebook.
1. Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising
every time we fall.
2. A man who stands on hill with mouth open will wait
long time for roast duck to drop in.
3. To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to
remember it.
4. Life is really simple, but men insist on making it
complicated.
5. Choose a job you love, and you will never have to
work a day in your life.
6. When anger rises, think of the consequences.
Confucianism Passport Page
• Vocab- Confucius and Temple
• List the founder and leader (clergy) of the
religion.
• List three facts about their beliefs
• List the location of Origin.
• Draw the symbol that represents
Confucianism.
**Add your favorite Confucius Quote
VOCABULARY REVIEW
Copy the following statements filling in the appropriate
vocabulary terms(use your notes)
1. The ______ __ ______is a festival of light, most important
festival in India, beginning of the new year
2. ______ were built to honor Confucius, used for schools
and today as museums.
3. _____ _____ are Hinduism leaders that take care of holy
images.
4. The ______ is Judaism’s most sacred text: first 5 books of
the Hebrew Bible.
5. ______ is the Chinese scholar who taught about reducing
stress and emphasized proper behavior.
6. ____ was the escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
to freedom.
Vocabulary Review Key
Copy the following statements filling in the appropriate vocabulary
terms(use your notes)
1. The Festival of Diwali is a festival of light, most important festival
in India, beginning of the new year
2. Temples were built to honor Confucius, used for schools and
today as museums.
3. Brahmin Priests are Hinduism leaders that take care of holy
images.
4. The Torah is Judaism’s most sacred text: first 5 books of the
Hebrew Bible.
5. Confucius is the Chinese scholar who taught about reducing stress
and emphasized proper behavior.
6. Exodus was the escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt to
freedom.
Islam Vocabulary
• Read about the following terms and
summarize their meaning (use pg R46/R47 of
green book):
1. Muslim Prayer2. The Dome of the Rock3. Ramadan4. Qur’an-
Dome of the Rock- One of
Islam’s holiest sites located in
Jerusalem.
Muslim prayer- 5 times a day,
Muslims face toward Mecca to
pray. They stop what they are
doing when called to prayer.
During the holy month of Ramadan,
Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.
Qur’an is the spiritual
guide for Muslims.
Christianity: Read pages R42
and R43. Explain the
significance of each term or
name.
Jesus and the Disciples
Easter and Palm Sunday
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Christianity Vocabulary
• Christianity- The religion based on the life and
teachings of Jesus.
• Jesus- The founder of Christianity upon whose life
and teachings the religion is based.
• Messiah- A savior who many Jews believe had
been promised to them by God.
• Gospel- an account of the life and teachings of
Jesus; four of them are included in the New
Testament of the Christian Bible.
• Disciple- A person who helps spread the religious
teachings of another.
Christianity Passport Page
• Draw two or more symbols
• Founder and leaders (clergy) see p. R54
• Vocabulary: Choose at least 3 from your
notebook page
• Location of Origin: Israel